Picaro Tapas in Bristol, City of

Had such a lovely meal last night with friends. The restaurant and food was just perfect. I will definitely be going back again soon 👍

Picaro es una de las joyas escondidas de Bristol, un pequeño restaurante con un gran ambiente que sirve auténticas deliciosas tapas españolas. La hospitalidad es fantástica y la comida es deliciosa (tuvimos fabada - delicioso, anchoas con sol - tomates secos y pimientos picantes, pintxos de morcilla, berenjena y las MEJORES croquetas). El personal era muy amable y encantado de hacer recomendaciones. Terminamos nuestra noche libre con un delicioso corte y trufas de dulce de leche. Esperamos volver!

Picaro is one of Bristol's hidden gems, a small restaurant with great atmosphere serving authentic delicious Spanish tapas. The hospitality is fantastic & the food is delicious (we had fabada - delicious, anchovies with sun-dried tomatoes and spicy peppers, morcilla pintxos, aubergine and the BEST croquetas). The staff were so friendly and happy to make recommendations. We look forward to returning!

Un restaurante realmente acogedor. Cálido e íntimo y en la noche visitamos lleno de gente amable. Buena comida, buen vino y personal encantador. La comida era muy buena.

Delicious food, extremely friendly and attentive service, lovely hosts

Pequeño pero de tamaño perfecto. La gama, calidad y sabor de la comida era muy impresionante, junto con un servicio muy atento. Gracias por una noche encantadora

Lovely restaurant! The atmosphere was so warm and inviting and the food delicious. Front of house staff were v attentive even when juggling multiple tables :)

The food was delicious, I recommend the chorizo ​​and croquettes. The manchego selection was great.

Fantastic friendly restaurant. All the usual favourites but some surprises too. First time eating there but will definitely be back.

We had such a fabulous evening last night and will definitely be returning! The owners are lovely and looked after us so well. Everything we ate was authentic and delicious, in particular the white bean stew and the croquettes. Cannot wait to try more of the menu and the desserts next time.

Maria was a fantastic host. The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was amazing. Will defo be back!

Authentic, delicious tapas and pintxos, all dishes were very high standard, very warm and welcoming - thank you!

We had a fantastic evening in this very friendly restaurant! The food is delicious and very varied (accommodating a lot of dietary restrictions) and the wines excellent at a very good price. We were a group of 8 and the service was ultra efficient and fast – in no time our table was full of delicious and authentic Spanish (do try the fabada)! The team is super smily and friendly! Thanks again!

Food was very nice, good atmosphere, and very friendly staff. Would recommend!

What a lovely tapas restaurant. Great food and superb service. The atmosphere was perfect and relaxed. Book to avoid disappointment

Staff were friendly but the food requires huge improvements. The white bean and chorizo stew was not appetising and tastes weird. I have been to Spain multiple times and have tried different Spanish tapas in Bristol and I think the food here was the most average which make them not great value for money. I would only recommend the aubergine and ham croquettes.

A gem in Redland! Fabulous food, attentive service and overall an amazing dining experience

Really enjoyed our meal here, it feels like eating in a family garden, the service is friendly and attentive and the tapas great. Great patatas bravas. Fully recommend the fried aubergine, so good we had to have a second round.

Great evening! Very good service, and we really enjoyed the tapas, the drinks and the spanish music. I Strongly recomend Picaro!

Delicious, authentic Spanish tapas and wines with a good selection of vegetarian, meat and fish options, just be sure to leave some space for the churros. The ladies were very friendly and accommodating when we arrived early for our booking.

cosy outside area with lovely food. limited seating so best to book in advance

What a fantastic meal! I feel like I was transported to Catalan. Delicious food and fabulous service. Thank you xxx

Amazing food and great atmosphere. The service was incredible, we were so well looked after and they even managed to move us inside when it started raining!

Stunning food and very authentic tapas! We came as a party of 6 and had a big selection of dishes from all over the menu, and my favourites were definitely the chorizos in cider, Spanish omelette and ham croquette - the olives were also amazing. Also highly recommend getting the 1L Sangria to share! Lovely and very warm service.

I love this place! I absolutely recommend having tapas here. The ladies serving us were so lovely and friendly. My favourite drink there is Sangria so please try it guys!

Lovely food, the chorizo tortilla was especially delicious. Really quick service, would definitely recommend!

Wonderfully prepared and cooked, authentic tapas. Every dish was sublime and packed with flavour, probably best tapas I've had in Bristol by some margin. Service was excellent too, all questions about the food answered expertly and you can tell they have a real passion for the food. Will definitely be returning and wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who like Spanish cuisine.

High standards are maintained here, at the best Spanish-centric restaurant in Bristol. The food & drink menus are highly imaginative, authentic and excellent value for money. Service from Maria & Belen (when we visited) was super-friendly & highly efficient. Monica & Maria have created a haven for marvellous cuisine and good times!

We had a lovely dinner, the food was great and the staff is extremely friendly. A special mention to the pan amb tomaquet, the simplest and best tapa in the world.

Little lovely Spanish restaurant in Redland. Run by two lovely Spanish ladies who has the best costumer service, they will explain the menu and make recommendations. Food was authentic and delicious. Would recommend!

We enjoyed a meal at Picaro for my husband's birthday recently and brought our three young children with us - it was their first experience of tapas and they loved it. The service was great and the food was perfect - every dish incredibly tasty. Can highly recommend the octopus, squid fingers, patatas bravas and chocolate churros. We'll be back again soon!

Lovely spot! We came here on first table so the value was outstanding. The owner is a very friendly lady and we felt very welcome. Super delicious tapas, I only wish we could have more room in our stomachs to try more dishes! Will be back

Excellent Spanish tapas. Felt very authentic and was delicious!

We've just left the most lovely evening at this restaurant- so acommidating and joyous with our enthusiastic group of 13! The food was delicious and fresh. Both hosts were lovely ladies. Would reccomend anyone attending for some Authentic Spanish Tapas in an intimate independent setting. Thank you :)

We went to Pícaro as a family on Saturday night after spotting it on Google, and now we can’t stop raving about it to everyone!! The food was delicious: simple dishes that were absolutely full of flavour! María and her team also made us feel so welcome and looked after, and they weren’t phased at all with our last minute addition of a person either. We will definitely be going here again (and soon!!).

My family and I came here for dinner on a Saturday night. Maria and the rest of the team made us feel so welcome. We enjoyed the wide range of food choices and Maria’s own recommendations were excellent. Thank you, we will be back.

We had an absolutely lovely evening in Picaro as a family, and the food was fantastic and service attentive. Maria looked after us very well! We will certainly be back and I recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for some good authentic Spanish Tapas!

A delightful little tapas bar with authentic food and extremely friendly staff. Lots of vegetarian and pescatarian options. Good selection of drinks, including reasonably priced wine.

Really tasty classic tapas. The owner is amazing, felt like we were sat in a bar in Barcelona. The basque cheesecake is possibly the best I've ever had, sumptuous. Thanks for a lovely night.

Picaro is an amazing place! The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and the food is delicious - simple tapas made with the best ingredients. We had the meat board, anchovies, olives, chorizo and lots of bread with aioli (the aioli is the best I've ever tasted). They also do great mojitos :) Thank you so much, we will definitely be returning!

Lovely food, the staff were excellent

What a great experience. Wonderful welcome. Felt like we went to Spain. Delicious beer. Will be back!

Absolute gem on the Chandos road. Delicious, authentic food, great wine list and the owners were super friendly and welcoming. Already planning my next visit :)

A stunning tapas bar! We visited last night and we were so happy with everything. Firstly the food was great, we ordered 6 plates between the two of us which was a good amount considering the generous portions. The sangria, draught beer and complimentary olives were beautiful too, it was like being back to when we visited Spain. What completed the experience though was how lovely and welcoming the staff were (I'm sorry we didn't catch your names) but it was so nice to speak to you! Would visit here again in a heartbeat.

We had a delightful evening at Picaro - best Tapas in Bristol. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend and will be back.

We dined here on Wednesday evening ,had an amazing time literally felt like we were in the Mediterranean. Food is amazing and service really friendly.

We had a fantastic meal at Piceno - authentic Spanish food and feel and very friendly service. We’ll be back.

Visited this lovely Redland gem with a group of friends. Menu was extensive and the manageress helped us choose our choices. It was a delicious meal, full of flavour and authenticity. Didn’t have room for dessert but the options were great. Good value for money and absolutely worth it for a small slice of Spain in Bristol. 10/10. Would unreservedly recommend to all.

We visited here on a recommendation and we weren’t disappointed!! The menu is excellent offering a lot of different Tapas specialties that you wouldn't normally see on the high street. Excellent service and a beautiful touch of a happy birthday pudding. We are grateful for being told to stop at 6 dishes!! Highly recommend the Sardines on toast, Black pudding and the Aubergines!! Wonderful Spanish atmosphere with light music encouraging conversation!! Thank you for making my wife’s Birthday so special!!

heavenly food and lovely staff, would defo recommend !

Great genuine Spanish restaurant, my favourite restaurant in Bristol by far.

A little gem in Bristol. Delicious and freshly cooked tapas, in an authentic little Spanish restaurant. Service was impeccable, warm welcome, tapas served at a right pace, great for sharing (8 tapas for 4 + breads/dips was amply sufficient). Finished with crusty chouros. Very affordable as well (£20-30 pp including wine). Recommend +++

Excellent food & service. As soon as I come to Bristol, I go back. Everything is delicious, excellent value for money!

Excellent service, amazing food and a great atmosphere. I highly recommend the "Sevilla orange cake" for dessert

Absolutely wonderful family run authentic tapas restaurant. We had a wonderful evening here and didn't want to ever leave! The atmosphere is lovely, very homely and beautiful decor. Of course the food was amazing, plenty of vegetarian options and at a very reasonable price. Can't recommend this place enough. Thank you xx

Great place, authentic, gorgeous food, great service. Would definitely recommend!!!!

We went to Picaro for the first time on Friday and I would definitely go back. The staff were so friendly, the food was delicious and we had a lovely time!

Authentic Spanish tapas place. Small and cozy, nicely lit. We especially enjoyed ham croquetas and aubergine.

Alas I can not recommend Picaro and I'm not sure how it has secured so many positive reviews. Nice vibrant atmosphere and Cava was served in beautiful glasses. However the food was really disappointing and we will not be returning given the incredible competition and superb tapas available elsewhere in Bristol. The ''Santander squid'' was from frozen, a huge unappetising portion of orange, thickly breaded squid strips the colour and consistency of Birds Eye fish fingers - these were totally tasteless and rubbery. I think I have found the ones used today in Iceland? The waitress told us that this was how squid is cooked in Santander - a quick Google search confirms this not the case - the waitress tried to explain to us how breadcrumbs are used in the batter in Spain... The chorizo was microwaved... the sausage skins peeling and pink.... We could not eat the squid but nothing else was offered and no apology. Sainsbury’s/Tescos Spanish omelette microwaved - you can literally see the packaging marks on the edges, stale powdery bread and very basic, not homemade aioli - British supermarket mayo at best with garlic oil? Waitress asked if we’ve ever been to Spain… which we have rather often and eaten all of these dishes made from scratch there and in Bristol - of vastly higher quality. Alas. A rare disappointing experience.

Last night 🌙 ✨️ we had a fantastic evening the service was excellent 👌 clean environment and very nice friendly atmosphere all the staff were very welcome I highly recommend thanks 😊

Great evening, amazing host and staff and amazing food, what more could you ask for..

This is one of our new favourite restaurants! The food is incredible, reminds us of being in Barcelona. The wine and drinks menu is great. They've really done everything right here to give a proper authentic Spanish feel. We will 100% be back soon!

I booked out Picaro for my 21st birthday. It was the best evening I could’ve asked for with the staff being so accommodating and amazing service for the 30 guests. The food just kept coming and everything tasted amazing. Thank you so much Monica, I hope to return soon.

This restaurant is a great find on Chandos Road. It has a cosy, intimate feeling and everything from the food, to the staff, to the wine is amazing. I would highly recommend eating here and will definitely be back - thanks so much for a lovely evening! Note: the 1 star review regarding the weekend booking is not an accurate representation of the lovely restaurant or the lovely staff. Of course, the restaurant is busy on a weekend. And, of course, you will have to turn up on time in order for the front of house and the kitchen staff to give you the best experience. It’s only fair on them. Credit to the restaurant for being so popular!

Amazing food and really cozy place, will definitely make this is a go to

Had the best night here, fantastic service and food. Thank you so much!

I recently had the unfortunate experience of dining at a tapas restaurant for a friend's birthday celebration, and I must say, it was far from the enjoyable evening we had anticipated. While the food itself was decent, the behavior of the restaurant staff left much to be desired. Upon arriving at the restaurant, we were promptly seated at our table, which we had booked for a two-hour time slot. Little did we know that this seemingly innocent reservation would become the source of constant stress and discomfort throughout the entire evening. From the moment we sat down, the staff made it their mission to remind us, at almost every possible opportunity, about the limited time we had left. It felt as though we were being rushed through our dining experience, leaving us no time to savor the flavors or engage in meaningful conversation. The constant pressure to order our food quickly made us feel nervous and on edge, completely ruining the celebratory mood we had hoped for. It is understandable that time restrictions may be necessary in a busy restaurant, and 2 of our friends joined us late at the table, but the manner in which it was handled was completely unacceptable. The staff's incessant reminders about our remaining time left us feeling unwelcome and undervalued as customers. In conclusion, I would strongly advise against dining at this tapas restaurant if you are seeking a relaxed and enjoyable experience. The unnecessary constant reminders about our limited time left us feeling anything but satisfied. The service charge was not added to our bill as a compensation. It is a shame that what should have been a memorable birthday celebration with friends turned into an evening of discomfort and disappointment. We will never be back!

Lovely restaurant, great service and evening

Love this place , great food , fabulous wine , excellent service , great ambience. A little taste of Spain . Highly recommend . Will most definitely be returning . Thank you Picaro.

Amazing, authentic Spanish food. Resonable prices for tapas and very friendly serivce. The atmosphere both inside and at the garden round the back was lovely, would highly recommend. We managed to get a walk in reservation on a Friday too! Great spot for dinner with a date, friends or family.

Incredible, authentic spanish tapas. Would recommend!

The place feels authentic. Food is authentic, decor feels Spanish, even the font on the menu looks Spanish. And staff is kind. One suggestion is to have better ventilation in the restaurant as it can feel stuffy.

Gorgeous tapas, really friendly service and a very filling. Will definitely be returning !

A triple threat - thoughtful and attentive service, delicious and authentic food, and a lovely atmosphere - oh and great agua de Valencia!

Very good tapas in a lovely setting!

A lovely neighbourhood restaurant with authentic tapas. They catered for me really well as a coeliac, with plenty of gluten free options and taking care to avoid cross contamination (the owner's daughter is coeliac so she understands the importance of that). The food was delicious and they had a great wine selection too.

The croquettes were amazing! Delicious wine too and great churros.

Always start with the positives: excellent food, it really is delicious and the Estrella was very cheap and delicious. The place is nicely furnished and there is a really good vibe. The Spanish lady that owns the cafe is absolutely delightful and works tirelessly to make this place a success. However, through no ones fault, the service was poor and half our order didnt arrive until after we had eaten our other dishes. We werent offered deserts as it really was too late by then and I did feel the dishes were very expensive. I can see why people like this place but I did come away disappointed. Will try again next year

Absolutely splendid evening. The food was amazing, service friendly and atmosphere was great! An authentic Spanish tapas restaurant - really recommend. We had the croquetas (goats cheese) + (had croquetas) , patatas bracvas, aubergine, bread with tomato, sangria ! A great selection and recommend all dishes and drinks! A must try - great to support independents too

A fabulous addition to the food scene on Chandos Road. We sat in their outside space and had a glorious evening. A real example of food cooked from the heart. Huge range of tapas dishes and those we chose were brilliant. Great range of drinks. Helpful and friendly staff

Sitio agradable, la camarera y la dueña muy amables. Comida española muy rica y auténtica. La tarta de la viña... Espectacular! Repetiremos :)

Over priced, small portions and bad quality. For who knows what's a real Spanish food, that's no a place for it.

Monica is a lovely, friendly and attentive host, as are all the other members of staff. The food that we ordered was absolutely delicious, especially the croquetas, chorizo, aubergine, fabada and artichokes! All of Monica's wine and drinks suggestions were also spot on!

This place was a lovely find by a friend. Definitely book a table if you plan to visit! Food was delicious, nice wine too.

This place is delightful, the women that run it are a treasure

We went to Picaro just before their 1yr Anniversary!! It was a ladies night out and we had a fabulous time!! We were made to feel so welcome from the time of arrival and the hosts were super friendly. The food was excellent, authentic, flavourful, balanced, rich, delicious, I could go on!! The Sangria and Wine were stunning. And we just had a wonderful time!! We will be returning as a group, with our partners, friends and family and recommending to others. 💕

Lovely cosy atmosphere, family run with delicious authentic food. We felt very welcomed and shall be back!

Nice place with friendly staff, food was very average though

What a great place. Really good food and friendly service. Many thanks for a very enjoyable evening. Definitely one for a return visit.

Delicious food and a lovely ambiance. They were really accommodating and gave great recommendations. Will definitely be coming back!

The food was all incredible! The staff were amazing and you felt like you were in Spain. Highly recommended!

Not our best night out. People were lovely and very friendly. To us the choice of tapas was limited and quite expensive for what it was.

Very welcoming and lovely environment, with 12/10 food!! Highly recommend!!

Absolutely delicious and authentic Spanish tapas with fabulous service. Would highly recommend and will definitely come again.

We were a hen party of 16 people and Monica and her staff were more than accommodating. The food was incredible and plenty to go round all of us. The atmosphere was delightful, we felt very comfortable. We left feeling very full and satisfied!

Friendly tapas bar which works hard to recreate the authenticity of what you would find in Spain - and it pays off. The food was excellent and, even if you were unsure as we were on how tapas works, it eases you into the concept of sharing light dishes instead of a large meal to oneself. It's a family business, which all adds to the charm of this hidden gem. Would highly recommend without a doubt. ¡Muchísimas gracias!

Very very basic tapas and expensive for what we got. £27 for a small jug of sangria! One of the dishes brought out was literally just tomato sauce on bread.

The food was lush and the service was amazing too, super friendly and helpful. Woukd definitely recommend :)

Lovely restaurant, wonderful atmosphere, temperature and lighting. Such a buzz. Very attentive and friendly service but the ingredients could have been better quality. Quite overpriced for what it was. The food didn’t really feel “special”, but had the “Chandos” price tag

The ambience of a genuine cosy Northern Spanish home with heady aromas of food wafting into the room. We had multiple tapas all presented beautifully and mouth wateringly tasty. I could have eaten 3 plates of the anchovy and chilli plates myself. Generous portions and reasonably priced all washed down with a draft beer! Great place to meet friends and pick at delicious food all evening.